Description
These Air Fryer Spicy Dry Rub Wings are crispy, juicy, and loaded with bold smoky flavor. Perfect for parties, game days, or weeknight dinners, this easy air fryer chicken wings recipe uses a flavorful dry rub instead of sauce for a mess-free, addictive bite. Healthy, quick, and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken wings
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
Olive oil spray
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken wings dry using paper towels and place in a large bowl.
2. In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and chili powder.
3. Sprinkle the dry rub over the wings and toss until fully coated.
4. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3-5 minutes and spray the basket lightly with olive oil spray.
5. Arrange wings in a single layer in the basket. Cook at 400°F for 10 minutes.
6. Flip the wings and cook for another 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy.
7. Let rest for 2 minutes and serve hot.
Notes
These wings are best enjoyed fresh but reheat great in the air fryer.
Pat wings dry before seasoning to maximize crispiness.
Adjust cayenne to increase or mellow the spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 105mg